The Islamic Call to Prayer and Wave File Appendix Eleven: The Islamic Call to Prayer The Muslim is called to prayer five times a day. The call to prayer is heard at dawn, at the midday, about the middle of the afternoon, just after sunset, and at night fall about two hours after sunset. The muezzin, a man appointed to call to prayer, climbs the mineret of the mosque, and he calls in all directions, "Hasten to prayer." Many mosques no longer require the muezzin to climb the mineret. Instead, a loud speaker carries the message. Responding to this call on Friday afternoon, praying in the mosque, and making the pledge to Allah, is the only thing need to become a Muslim. At this point one crosses over from Dar ul Harb, the house of the pagan, into Dar ul Islam, the house of Islam (submission). The slave can no longer be beaten carelessly, and the Coptic Christian must hereafter be given work and treated with respect. This is a very simple, faithless, and almost mindless exercise. The emphasis is on not making a verbal mistake rather than on believing something.

If the Muslim makes an error in the word sequence of prayer in the mosque, he will at once rise and quietly exit in shame. The prayer carpet is carried by the Muslim when he travels abroad. At the times of prayer, he will determine the direction of Mecca, roll out his prayer carpet, and say his prayers to Allah. I last heard the Islamic call to prayer at Vernon and Dix on the south side of Dearborn, Michigan at noon. This was the point in time when Jehovah God spoke to my soul of His deep love to Muslims. The call of Jehovah is the call of a God who wants to talk to his children from His Word, the Bible. The vain repetition of the Islamic prayer ritual is replaced by a daily experience of hearing the voice of God in one's soul. ATHAN or AZAN The Call to Prayer Allah is defined as the ONE who ALONE, without partners or helpers created all that IS created in creation, either known or unknown.

------------- 1 Allah u Akbar, Allah u Akbar -- Allah is Great, Allah is Great 2-Ash-hadu al-la Ilaha ill Allah - Ash-hadu al-la Ilaha ill Allah -- I bear witness that there is no divinty but Allah 3 Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullaah -- I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullaah. -- I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger 4 Hayya la-s-saleah - Hayya la-s-saleah -- Hasten to the prayer, Hasten to the prayer 5 Hayya la-l-faleah - Hayya la-l-faleah -- Hasten to real success, Hasten to real success, 6 Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar -- Allah is Great, Allah is Great 7 La Ilaha ill Allah -- There is no divinity but Allah ________________________________ Islamic Daily Prayer Timings Islamic Daily Prayer Timings At what time do daily prayers occur? Simon Rawles/The Image Bank/Getty Images By Huda Updated November 17, 2016. Muslims observe five formal prayers each day.

The timings of these prayers are spaced fairly evenly throughout the day so that one is constantly reminded of God and given opportunities to seek His guidance and forgiveness. Muslims observe the formal prayers at the following times: Fajr (pre-dawn): This prayer starts off the day with the remembrance of God; it is performed before sunrise. Dhuhr (noon): After the day's work has begun, one breaks shortly after noon to again remember God and seek His guidance. 'Asr (afternoon): In the late afternoon, people are usually busy wrapping up the day's work, getting kids home from school, etc. It is an important time to take a few minutes to remember God and the greater meaning of our lives. Maghrib (sunset): Just after the sun goes down, Muslims remember God again as the day begins to come to a close. 'Isha (evening): Before retiring for the night, Muslims again take the time to remember God's presence, guidance, mercy, and forgiveness. In Muslim communities, people are reminded of the daily prayer times through the calling of the adhan . For those in Muslim-minority communities, computerized adhan programs are available.

In ancient times, one merely looked at the sun to determine the various times of day for prayer. In more modern times, daily prayer schedules are often printed which precisely pinpoint the beginning of each prayer time. Muslim at Prayer Muslim at Prayer Feedback This article is based on Ahmed Deedat's brochure with the same name. The article describes the major components of Muslim Prayer, known as Salah. The Muslim prayer involves standing, bowing, prostrating and sitting. A person must have clean clothes and clean body. An ablution may have to be performed prior to a prayer. Since Muslims believe that Islam is the religion of all Prophets including Ibrahim (Abraham), Moses and Jesus, shouldn't there be similarities among the prayers of all the Prophets? The answer may surprise you. Let us read on. ( ) The following verses, known as The Opening, the first Chapter from the Holy Quran, is recited every time a Muslim stands in prayer. The actual prayer is done in Arabic, but here only the translation is given. THE OPENING CHAPTER OF THE HOLY QURAN In the name of Allah (God), The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord (Who is the Creator, Sustainer and Guide) of all the worlds. The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful; Sovereign of the Day of Judgment. Thee (alone) do we worship, And from thee (alone) we seek help. Show us the straight Path, The Path of those (who fear Allah) and on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings. Not of those (committing wrongs deliberately) On whom Thou art angry, nor of those who (Having wrong opinions) go astray. Ameen YOUR VISIT TO THE MOSQUE This brochure is a Comparative Study of Muslims Prayer. It is intended to show in it, among other things, the relationship of the various aspects of Islamic prayer with the teachings of the People of the Book (i.e. the Jews and the Christians). Today, amongst some of our non-Muslims Brethren there is a strong misconception of Islam which they believe to be a mystical cult abounding in dogmas, superstitions and ritual dances. The fact is that Islam is a simple, reasonable and practical religion and free from priestcraft and the above charges. It is a way of life for the social, moral and spiritual development of humanity.

It does not demand of a man to surrender his reasoning faculties nor does it demand a blind faith in obscure and inexplicable mysteries. It teaches the purest form of Monotheism and regards Polytheism as an unpardonable sin. Although Islam is regarded as the youngest of all revealed religions, it is NOT A NEW RELIGION, but a continuation of the first religion of God to Man, purged and purified, time after time, from all human adulterations and restored to its original purity. Thus all prophets from Adam to Muhammad (PEACE BE UPON THEM) came to preach the same religion; which continued to grow and grow until it reached perfection at the hands of the Holy Prophet "Muhammad". Islam is the only religion in the world that commands its followers to respect and revere the founders of all revealed religions, such as Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus,etc.

Muhammad's advent has been prophesied in religious scriptures, including the Bible.* The New Testament says, in the words of Jesus: "And I will Pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter,** that he may abide with you for ever" (John 14:16); "But when the Comforter is come, whom i will send unto you, from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me" (John 15:26); "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away; for the if I go not away , the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you" (John 16:7) ; "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of Truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth : for he shall not speak of himself: but whatsoever he shall hear, that he shall speak: and he will shew you things to come.

He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you" (John 16:12-14). THE QURAN SPEAKS! Vol. II-No. 47 GOD BEGETS NOT It is not befitting to the (Majesty of) God that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! When He determines a matter, He only says to it, "Be" and it is, (HOLY QURAN 19:35). Begetting a son is a physical act and is against God's nature. "Son of God" should NOT be taken in literal sense because God addresses His chosen servants as his "sons" - Adam (Luke 3:38) So Solomon (1 Chronicles 28:6), Jesus(Luke 3:22) Israel (Exodus 4:22) and Ephraim (Jeremiah 31:9) were "GOD'S FIRST BORNS".

The new Testament also interprets "son of God" to be allegorical, vide Romans 8:14: "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." "... In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the Devil.." (1 John 3:9-10). "There is no other object of worship but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God." "Say: He is Allah (God), the One and Only; Allah the eternally Besought of all; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none comparable unto Him." (HOLY QURAN 112.1-4). "..To whom then will ye liken God? Or what likeness will ye compare unto Him?"- (ISAIAH 40:18). "Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence Satan, for it is written, thou shalt worship the Lord thou God, and Him only shalt thou serve. "-(MATTHEW 4:10).

Five times a day, every day, a muezzin climbs to the minaret and calls the faithful to prayer, his voice ringing clear over the rooftops and across the streets... "O you who believe! When the call is made for prayer...hasten to the remembrance of Allah."-(HOLY QURAN 62:9). "And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, make thee two trumpets of silver...that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly...And when they shall blow whit them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation."-(NUMBERS 10:1-3). CALL TO PRAYER THE MUEZZIN CALLING THE FAITHFUL TO PRAYER (An International anthem of over 1000 million Muslims of the world.) The following is a translation of "Call to the Prayer," pronounced five times a day from the minarets of Mosques all over the world: **Allah is Greatest. *I bear witness that there is no other object of worship but Allah. *I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. *Come to prayer. There is no other object of worship but Allah.

* Repeated twice. ** Repeated 4 times. ...the faithful come to the mosque and take off their shoes so that they may enter the house of worship in bare feet... "When he came to the Fire, a voice was uttered: O Moses! I am thy Lord, therefore put off thy shoes, for thou art in the sacred valley of Tuwa."-(HOLY QURAN 20:11-12). (And God said to Moses), "Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground."-(EXODUS 3:5, also ACTS 7:33). ...but before entering the mosque, they make ablution, washing their faces, hands and feet... "O you who believe!

When you rise up to prayer, wash your faces and your hands as far as the elbows, and wipe your heads, and wash your feet to the ankles."-(HOLY QURAN 5:7) "And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat; when they went into tent of the congregation they washed as the Lord commanded Moses."-(EXODUS 40:31-32). "Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple..."-(ACTS 21:26). ...and in the mosque, the faithful face that Great Mosque in Mecca , whether in prayer, or reciting, or seeking the blessings of God in unison with the faithful from all over the world... "So turn thy face toward the Sacred Mosque, and (O Muslims), wheresoever ye may be, turn your faces toward it."-(HOLY QURAN 2:144).

"Now when Daniel...went into his house; and his window being open in his chamber towards Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and thanks before his God, as he did aforetime."-(DANIEL 6:10). ...the house is a place of peace and serenity, without images or idols of worship, and simple, with a carpet on which to stand or sit, and meditate. "God forgiveth not (the sin of) joining other gods with Him;...one who joins other gods with God, hath strayed far, far away (from the Right)."-(HOLY QURAN 4:116). "I am the Lord thy God...Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them nor serve them."-(THE FIRST COMMANDMENT, EXODUS 20:2-5).

...and when the time of prayer is come, the faithful stand and bow before God, and make obeisance to Him, by touching the ground before them with their foreheads... They do blaspheme who say: "God is Christ, the son of Mary." But said Christ:" O Children of Israel! Worship God, my Lord and your Lord."-(HOLY QURAN 5:75). They do blaspheme who say: God is one of three in a Trinity: for there is no god except One God.-(HOLY QURAN 5:76). And, behold, one came and said unto him (Jesus), "Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but One, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the Commandments.-(MATTHEW 19:16-17). "O you who believe! Bow down and prostrate yourselves and serve your Lord, and do good that you may prosper."-(HOLY QURAN 22:77).

"And he (Jesus) went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed..."-(MATTHEW 26:39). "And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship..."-(JOSHUA 5:14). "And he (Elijah) cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees."-(1 KINGS 18:42). "And they (Moses and Aaron) fell upon their faces..."-(NUMBERS 20:6). "And Abraham fell on his face..."-(GENESIS 17:3). ...and invariably, the faithful spreads out his hands to God, asking forgiveness, seeking His blessings, beseeching His protection for mankind... "Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and defend us from the torment of the Fire."-(HOLY QURAN 2:201) "...when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven."-(1 KINGS 8:54).

And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that Thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that Thou hast sent me.-(JOHN 11:41-42). ...and on Fridays, before the prayer immediately after noon, the imam climbs up the pulpit to preach a sermon that the faithful may listen and heed the words of God, and so shall it be, forever. "When the call is sounded for prayer on Fridays, hasten to the remembrance of God...but when the prayer is ended, disperse abroad in the land and seek of Godï¿½s grace and remember God, that you may be successful."-(HOLY QURAN 62:9-10). BIRTH OF JESUS (A QURANIC CONCEPTION) Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent to her Our Angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects.

She said: "I seek refuge from thee to (God) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear God." He said: "Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son." She said: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?" He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, "That is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us: It is a matter (so) decreed." So she conceived him, and she retired with him to a remote place... At length she brought (the babe) to her people, carrying him (in her arms). They said: "O Mary! Truly an amazing thing has thou brought! "O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of evil, nor thy mother a woman unchaste!" But she pointed to the babe.

They said: "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?" He (the babe) said: "I am indeed a servant of God; He hath given me Revelation and made me a prophet: And he hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; (He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; so Peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again). Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of truth, about which they (vainly) dispute.-(HOLY QURAN 19:16-34). THE QURAN SPEAKS VOL. 11-No.36 JESUS IS NOT GOD And behold. God will say: "O Jesus son of Mary! Didï¿½st thou say unto men, Worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of God?" He will say: "Glory to Thee! Never could I say what I had no right (to say).

Had I said such a thing, Thou wouldï¿½st indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart, though I know not what is in Thine. For thou knowest in full all that is hidden. Never said I to them aught except what Thou didï¿½st command me to say, to wit, worship God, my Lord and your Lord." (HOLY QURAN 5:119-120). Compare with Bible: (1) John 5:30; (2) John 12:49; (3) John 14:28; (4) Isaiah 42:8; (5) Acts 2:22. Why do Muslims pray five times daily? – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs so we can have a better life December 29, 2013 at 5:30 pm | Rich Take a look at Matthew 6:5-6 in the Christian bible. Do we need to have a relationship with God or do we need to show everyone else that we have a relationship with God? It is good to lead by example but is even more important to know truth.

That is, to know God. March 1, 2013 at 8:05 am | Ewaz Safi Allah bless you SISTER, and all of us December 8, 2012 at 5:54 am | MasSes Something about 'wudhu'. The act of cleaning before Salat. It means that moslems are obliged to wash their hands at least 5 times a day. (WHO said washing hands reguarly keeps you from most illnesses) washing the face is one of the acts (looking younger and cleaner is the effect) one of the acts is also cleaning the ears and the back of it. (try yo rub the back of your ear where the ear folds and meet the neck, and smell it) also cleaning the feet (how many days until your shocks smell terribly? Moslems have longer timespan for this. Much more) September 5, 2012 at 8:23 pm | Name:(required) I think the piece answered to the 'how' question, and very slightly to the 'why' question. It is more interesting is to show why some Muslims pray 5 times a day vs those who do not pray.

This story then will be more about 'why'. The main argument here is that if Muslim does not pray 5 times a day, his soul deteriorates and connection with God disappears. What does it mean? so the man turns to the bad? are there anecdote stories on some people who stopped parying 5 times a day? or is it possible that at those early days, when 99% of population was illiterate and all kind of chaotic, there was a need to bring unifying religion, a religion that not only unifies people, but also reminds them about it every day, teaches them throught these everyday practices about goodness. And today, when most are literate, and there are plenty of opportunities [in reading casual and academic literature] of going and exploring not just the other cultures but most importantly the spiritual, is it possible to say that modern man is more spiritually educated, than the one who lived 500 years ago? And with such a great knowledge, why dont people ask questions about old practices in the religion. Think about this analogy; compare two kids, where one needs a tell from adult every time he breaks a rule with the other kid, who can be told the rules only ones.

So, do you keep telling that other [good-beaving] kid those rules over and over again? Another question could be something like "Are the 'Muslim' protestants"? (Although prayers read in arabic, the vast majority of Muslims are not native speakers of arabic. This plus the discussion above naturally leads to one to wonder if there was Muslim Martin Luther? September 5, 2012 at 4:43 pm | abqTim It's all about having control over their lives. If a child is raised to do the same something 5 times a day to save their soul and fit in, it can only help put that person on the road to being obsessed or radical or at least teaches them what a fanatic acts like. 5 times a day is more like being a slave to God instead of honoring him. 5 times a day sounds like no trust to me...beat it into their brains...5 times a day!!!! No wonder it's so easy to radicalize Muslims; they are already taught obsessive and extreme behavior. September 5, 2012 at 4:30 pm | El Bum my religion tells me to stay home whole day and collect welfare checks.

September 5, 2012 at 2:49 pm | Ismail Fatawachod Why we pray five times a day? Oh we get to eat five times,,, mosques provide free bread and milk every time you go there to pray. September 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm | gliese 42 His poor colleagues have to do his work and yet share the same salary. lol July 23, 2012 at 10:02 am | Not... They're busy smoking outside or talking about nonsense like NFL or worldy gossip. The fact is these prayers take no more than 5 minutes. August 6, 2012 at 8:50 pm | Sal Well I just don't trust them because their allegiance is to that religion of theirs and not to this country!  July 19, 2012 at 2:14 pm | Shape Sal, So? Is God not greater than a country? Christians should be devoted to God the same way. In fact, Christians, Jews, and Muslims all worship the same God; they are all People of the Book.

At least Muslims here want to just be able to worship, live, and work. The Christians want, and are in the process, of making the laws in this country reflect the beliefs of their religion. Were we not founded on freedom of religion? Besides, a few bad people calling themselves Muslims do not reflect the opinion or belief of the Billion Muslims in the world. It is just like people saying all Christians believe in the terrorist acts performed by the kkk, as they were a christian terrorist group, but is that the case? July 20, 2012 at 12:30 pm | Ismael God is, was and always will be. Countries come and go. USA will go too. Read this: "And every nation has its appointed term; when their term is reached, neither can they delay it nor can they advance it an hour (or a moment)." (Qu'ran 7:34) July 20, 2012 at 7:51 pm | shutternhoney if we're talking about freedom here then I would think everyone has the right to dress and look the way they choose. Why must we conform to a norm or standard to be a part of a society?

Does dressing differently make us a less of a part of society? The only reason women would be subjugated is when they are not allowed to choose what they wear. July 13, 2012 at 8:36 am | ecrire You really make it seem really easy together with your presentation but I find this topic to be actually something that I think I'd by no means understand. It sort of feels too complex and extremely broad for me. I am looking ahead to your subsequent post, I'll attempt to get the grasp of it! May 27, 2012 at 8:43 pm | SISTER I love Islam, it brings peace & serenity to my heart & life ... God is the truth .. & only Him knows how we humans can feel & live a better life ... everything in Islam makes sense .. I love my religion again & I respect all the other religions 🙂 May 23, 2012 at 11:43 am | Ismael July 20, 2012 at 7:52 pm | R J Jordan Very Sincere and from the Heart ! Thank You !

July 21, 2012 at 1:54 pm | Ewaz Safi Allah j bless you SISTER December 8, 2012 at 5:55 am | Mohammed Wahid April 26, 2012 at 5:33 pm | Mike July 19, 2012 at 3:44 pm | Ismael How old are, Mike? Make fun out of a language like that. July 20, 2012 at 7:49 pm | Ismael How old are you*, Mike? Make fun out of a language like that. July 20, 2012 at 8:04 pm | fahima rahman this is very interesting mashallah it will help me alot jazak allah khair 🙂 February 28, 2012 at 2:16 pm | pat behr Anything that subjugates persons (women) can't possibly be something freedom loving people would wish to pursue.

I don't wish to criticize anyone's beliefs in Islam but the practice of setting themselves aside by the wearing of coverup clothing sends a message that says "we don't wish to be a part of your society". If that is so, then accepting the benefits of that society should not be done. We have Amish and Mennonites with their separate societies who choose to be self sustaining. Is this true of the Muslims? August 9, 2011 at 7:49 pm | Sar Dear Pat what makes you think that wearing a certain outfit is a manner of subjugating a human being? I am not asking you to think positive about our Islam but i dont understand the concept of 'freedom' that u in ur religion have for women. they act and dress up like they are an object of pleasure for every one who sees them. Is that what u think freedom is? June 5, 2012 at 10:20 am | pat carr What a bizarre cult that is so afraid of people looking at it's women. And praying 5 times a day.

What a waste of time and life July 19, 2012 at 4:27 pm | tj Other than Muslims, no one seems to realize that Mary, mother of Jesus is covered. And how about the nuns, aren't they covered, too? Do people only cover themselves during Church services or some events, and why? July 19, 2012 at 7:55 pm | Ismael "And praying 5 times a day. What a waste of time and life." Each prayer takes around 5 minutes and we pray 5 times a day. That means we "waste" 25 minutes a day. When you consider that we sleep around 8 hours (480 minutes), you begin to realise that it's nothing. Interestingly people eat around 5 times day and also go to the toilet around 5 times a day. What would happen if you thought "it's a waste of time and life" and stopped? Your body and health would slowly deteriorate. This is what happens to the soul and Iman when one doesn't pray. Anyway Muslims enjoy praying to God. The same way anyone enjoys communicating with people whom one loves.

Salah is a blessing, not a nuisance. Unfortunately a non-Muslim can never understand the sweetness of Iman. July 20, 2012 at 8:03 pm | R J Jordan 'Subjugatiion of Women' is the former way of most Christian denominations ; it is written in the Bible . It is only in the recent past that women in the West have risen to a new 'liberal-liberated' status. Do You expect other 'faith' systems to accept Our liberated values??? Do You really expect people(women) of other cultures to dress as WE DO??? Why would YOU believe this is disrepectful??? Sounds like "Mccarthyism' all over again! Stop being so fearful ! July 21, 2012 at 2:05 pm | Follower offload Although we cover ourselves, you will see that many of us still interact with others in society, and we do not look down upon non Muslims as you guys think we do. All you basically say is that we wish to isolate ourselves from society, but that's not true. Everything you said was just stereotypical and you were not understanding us, you were just saying what everyone else says.

Those of us who do cover ourselves do it willingly to get closer to god, not to stray away from society. December 15, 2012 at 8:59 am | Dima al-husseien Honestly guys listen to yourselves! The video was just to show how or why Muslims pray five times a day. This place isn't about hate or arguing whose religion is the best or whose is not. I being a muslim respect all religions even though I may not approve or follow. And as for Jesus (May god have mercy on ) is a very important prophet in Islam. In qura'n Prophet isa's (Jesus) name is mentioned 25 times and Moses is mentioned 136 times.Whereas Muhammad ( PBUH)' s name is mentioned only 4 times. NO one should be forced to accept a religion or discriminate others' religion . I'd appreciate that instead of fighting you can check up on the Holy Quran or bible and find out that both muslims and christians love isa (jesus) . And for the record We muslims aren't terrorists. We are recognised as terrorists because of one person.I guess you all know. It is the extremists who do this sort of things.

As for burying girls alive was years ago before Islam spread.If you look up in Bible you can also see the Christians were ignorant . All this happened because there was no right person to lead them before So I beg you Please read and find out instead of arguing pointlessly . -Dima- May 16, 2011 at 10:23 am | Alhamdulillah Dima August 22, 2011 at 7:42 am | Islam - Prayer (Salat) Islam Religious Practices & "Pillars" Prayer (Salat) Muslims pray at least five times a day. Learn all about prayer in Islam - how to do it, when and why. Includes detailed information on how to perform the daily prayers. Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in!

The Second Pillar of Islam: The Prayer - The Religion of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam and Other Acts of Worship The Second Pillar of Islam: The Prayer The Second Pillar of Islam: The Prayer Rating: Font size: Description: An introduction to the second pillar of Islam, the Ritual Prayer, its spiritual dimensions, the Adhan (the �Call to Prayer�), and the Friday Prayer (Jumuah). Category: Published on 16 Jan 2006 Last modified on 04 Jan 2015 Printed: 3641 Viewed: 289109 (daily average: 72) Rating: 4.2 out of 5 Rated by: 110 Best Rate it Salah is the daily ritual prayer enjoined upon all Muslims as one of the five Pillars of Islam.� It is performed five times a day by all Muslims.� Salah is a precise worship, different from praying on the inspiration of the moment.� Muslims pray or, perhaps more correctly, worship five times throughout the day: � Between first light and sunrise. � After the sun has passed the middle of the sky. � Between mid-afternoon and sunset.

� Between sunset and the last light of the day. � Between darkness and midnight. Abdullahi Haji-Mohamed kneels during evening prayers while waiting for fares at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, May 4, 2005. (AP Photo/The Plain Dealer, Gus Chan) Each prayer may take at least 5 minutes, but it may be lengthened as a person wishes.� Muslims can pray in any clean environment, alone or together, in a mosque or at home, at work or on the road, indoors or out.� Under special circumstances, such as illness, journey, or war, certain allowances in the prayers are given to make their offering easy.

Having specific times each day to be close to God helps Muslims remain aware of the importance of their faith, and the role it plays in every part of life.� Muslims start their day by cleaning themselves and then standing before their Lord in prayer.� The prayers consist of recitations from the Quran in Arabic and a sequence of movements: standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting.� All recitations and movements express submission, humility, and homage to God.� The various postures Muslims assume during their prayers capture the spirit of submission; the words remind them of their commitments to God.� The prayer also reminds one of belief in the Day of Judgment and of the fact that one has to appear before his or her Creator and give an account of their entire life.� This is how a Muslim starts their day.� In the course of the day, Muslims dissociate themselves from their worldly engagements for a few moments and stand before God.� This brings to mind once again the real purpose of life.

These prayers serve as a constant reminder throughout the day to help keep believers mindful of God in the daily stress of work, family, and distractions of life.� Prayer strengthens faith, dependence on God, and puts daily life within the perspective of life to come after death and the last judgment.� As they prepare to pray, Muslims face Mecca, the holy city that houses the Kaaba (the ancient place of worship built by Abraham and his son Ishmael).� At the end of the prayer, the shahada (testimony of faith) is recited, and the greeting of peace, "Peace be upon all of you and the mercy and blessings of God," is repeated twice.

Though individual performance of salah is permissible, collective worship in the mosque has special merit and Muslims are encouraged to perform certain salah with others.� With their faces turned in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, the worshipers align themselves in parallel rows behind the imam, or prayer leader, who directs them as they execute the physical postures coupled with Quran recitations.� In many Muslim countries, the "call to prayer," or �Adhan,� echo out across the rooftops.� Aided by a megaphone the muezzin calls out: Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest), Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest), Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest), Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest), Ash-hadu an-laa ilaaha il-lal-lah (I witness that none deserves worship except God). Ash-hadu an-laa ilaaha il-lal-lah (I witness that none deserves worship except God). Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasool-ullah (I witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God). Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasool-ullah (I witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God).

Hayya �alas-Salah (Come to prayer!) Hayya �alas-Salah (Come to prayer!) Hayya �alal-Falah (Come to prosperity!) Hayya �alal-Falah (Come to prosperity!) Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest), Allahu Akbar (God is the greatest), La ilaaha il-lal-lah (None deserves worship except God). Men are joined by some of the students from the Noor-ul-Iman School for afternoon prayer at the Islamic Society of New Jersey, a mosque in suburban South Brunswick, N.J., Tuesday, May 13, 2003.� Many Muslims communities across the United States are spreading out from the cities to the suburbs. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer) Friday is the weekly day of communal worship in Islam.� The weekly convened Friday Prayer is the most important service.� The Friday Prayer is marked by the following features: � It falls in the same time as the noon prayer which it replaces. � It must be performed in a congregation led by a prayer leader, an �Imam.� It can not be offered individually.� Muslims in the West try to arrange their schedules to allow them time to attend the prayer.

� Rather than �a day of rest like the Sabbath, Friday is a day of devotion and extra worship.� A Muslim is allowed normal work on Friday as on any other day of the week. �They may proceed with their usual activities, but they must break for the Friday prayer.� After the worship is over, they can resume their mundane activities. � Typically, the Friday Prayer is performed in a mosque, if available.� Sometimes, due to unavailability of a mosque, it may be offered at a rented facility, park, etc. � When the time for prayer comes, the Adhan is pronounced.� The Imam then stands facing the audience and delivers his sermon (known as khutba in Arabic), an essential part of the service of which its attendance is required.� While the Imam is talking, everyone present listens to the sermon quietly till the end.� Most Imams in the West will deliver the sermon in English, but some deliver it in Arabic.� Those who deliver it in Arabic usually deliver a short speech in the local language before the service.

� There are two sermons delivered, one distinguished from the other by a brief sitting of the Imam.� The sermon is commenced with words of praise of God and prayers of blessing for Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him. � After the sermon, the prayer is offered under the leadership of the Imam who recites the Fatiha and other Quranic passages in an audible voice. Special, large congregational prayers, which include a sermon, are also offered at late morning on the two days of festivity.� One of them is immediately following the month of fasting, Ramadan, and the other after the pilgrimage, or hajj. Although not religiously mandated, individual devotional prayers, especially during the night, are emphasized and are a common practice among pious Muslims. Worship and Devotion in Daily Life Worship and Devotion in Daily Life Written by: Beth Davies-Stofka Muslims are united across boundaries of geography and culture through their observance of five practices known as the Five Pillars, or the Pillars of Islam.

These include pledging one's faith (witnessing, the shahadah), ritual prayer (salat), charity to the poor (zakat), fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm), and pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca (hajj). The Five Pillars are mentioned in the Quran, and are required of all Muslims. Sunni and Shi'i Muslims agree that these are the essential duties of all Muslims. The Five Pillars are strong expressions of the Islamic ideals of equality and unity. The pillars of ritual prayer, the Ramadan fast, and the hajj are particularly powerful signs of Muslim egalitarian unity, since all Muslims in all places pray, fast, and go on pilgrimage at the same time. The profession of faith (witnessing), or shahadah, very simply states that "There is no god but God (Allah), and Muhammad is the messenger of God." A person becomes a Muslim by reciting this sentence with sincere belief in the presence of witnesses. It is also recited in daily prayer, and inscribed outside the doors and inside the domes of mosques.

It captures the essential Islamic belief in one absolute God, and affirms that Muhammad was God's messenger, the last and final prophet sent by God. Ritual prayer, or salat, is a basic activity of daily life. Muslims are called to pray five times a day: before dawn, at midday, in the mid-afternoon, at sunset, and at night. The call to prayer is made by a muezzin , who calls out from the top of a tower, called a minaret. The muezzin's call is an art form, and begins by proclaiming "God is great" (Allahu akbar), and then continues "I bear witness that there is no god but God; I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God; hasten to prayer; hasten to success; establishing the communal ritual of prayer." In many places in the contemporary Islamic world, recordings of a muezzin's call are played over loudspeakers, replacing a live person. Before praying, one is expected to perform a ritual ablution, cleansing both mind and body. If water is available, the hands, arms, face, neck, and feet are washed. Prayers are performed facing in the direction of Mecca.

While praying together is preferred to solitary prayer, Muslims can pray wherever they happen to be, whether alone or in groups. They can pray outdoors, at home, or in the mosque. It is obligatory for Muslim males to attend the mosque for the Friday noon prayer, a special time set aside for communal prayer.

Question: In the Muslim religion, how many times a day does the muezzin call the faithful to prayer?
Answer: Five